Woordenlijst - English Style Guide

The University of Twente is part of an international community that is using English to communicate; however, English has a wide variety of acceptable forms. This style guide briefly outlines the UT’s preferred language so we can present consistent and professional texts.

Decisions in this style guide are based on the following:

•Use British English as stated in 3TU. and UT language policies (however, some American conventions are also used)

•Use educational terms used by the European Commission (EC), Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), and Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education (Nuffic).

•Use forms that are suitable for Dutch and international audiences.

•Use the most modern standard form.

Write in an assertive and accessible style. Aim to be as clear and concise as possible.

•Use active rather than passive verbs (A decision was made = The board decided).

•Avoid nominalization (We have a preference for = We prefer).

•Avoid tautology (an added bonus = a bonus).

•Avoid redundancies (It is a fact that many students = Many students).